Bookkeeper Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

A Bookkeeper in the accounting industry plays an essential role in maintaining, verifying, and recording financial transactions for a company. They handle day-to-day accounting tasks such as data entry, managing accounts payable and receivable, processing payroll, and preparing financial reports. Productivity, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles are crucial skills for this role. Having proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Excel, and other data management programs is also beneficial. Additionally, a Bookkeeper should have strong analytical skills to interpret and present financial data accurately.

While there's no required certification to become a Bookkeeper, earning a certified bookkeeper designation from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers or the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers can significantly increase job prospects. It's common for people to occupy roles such as Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, or Administrative Assistant before becoming a Bookkeeper. These positions provide the necessary hands-on experience with financial record keeping and reporting, which is crucial in successfully performing the duties of a Bookkeeper.

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Bookkeeper Little Creek

  • Liberty Military Housing
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • moments ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • moments ago

Responsibilities A Day in the Life of a Bookkeeper: As a Liberty Military Housing Bookkeeper, you will maintain and manage the day-to-day bookkeeping operations of a multi-family residential community...

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Bookkeeper

  • Priority Staffing
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Hours: 8:00-5:00 / M-F / Temp to Hire We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Bookkeeper to support the financial operations of three growing companies....

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Bookkeeper (MS)

  • Virginia Beach Public School
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Classified - Position - Clerical - School-Based Job Number ... Start Date Open Date 05/26/2026 Closing Date 06/30/2026 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The position is responsible for financial accounting...

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Bookkeeper

  • Busch Group
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Busch Vacuum Solutions is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team at our U.S. headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA!...

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HHR Bookkeeper

  • Hunt Companies, Inc.
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Qualifications High School Diploma or GED High School diploma or GED Required Professional Bookkeeper, Certified Bookkeeper and/or Certificate from college or technical school Preferred three to six...

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Bookkeeper

  • CTR Corporation
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 17 days ago

CTR Group is seeking a Bookkeeper for a Distribution & Service Company in Suffolk, VA. PAY RANGE: $20- $23 per Hour and Benefits....

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Accounting Bookkeeper

  • COURTESY AUTO SALES
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 21 days ago

We're looking for a skilled bookkeeper to accurately manage our financial records, and provide support to our management team....

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Full Charge Bookkeeper

  • Priority Staffing
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 21 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Perform full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and managing accounts payable/receivable....

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Bookkeeper

  • Glass Light Hotel \u0026 Gallery
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 24 days ago

The Bookkeeper is responsible for Hotel Accounting, i.e. bank reconciliation, bank deposits, maintaining organized and timely receivables and managing accounts payable....

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Assistant Bookkeeper

  • Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Bookkeeper to support our day-to-day accounting operations....

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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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Highest Education Level

Bookkeepers in Chesapeake, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.8%
Master's Degree
16.4%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
High School or GED
12.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.6%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bookkeepers in Chesapeake, VA
Less than 1 year
29.7%
4-6 years
24.0%
2-4 years
22.2%
1-2 years
21.3%
None
2.5%
6-8 years
0.3%


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